LEASES (Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows used in operating leases	$ 31,847	$ 28,082
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$ 19,184	$ 32,107

Cash Paid For Amounts Included In Measurement Of Lease Liabilities [Abstract]

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Right Of Use Assets Obtained In Exchange For Lease Obligations [Abstract]

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Amount of cash outflow from operating lease, excluding payments to bring another asset to condition and location necessary for its intended use.

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Amount of increase in right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability.

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